Penticton Indian Band

291 Outma Sqilx'w Place

Penticton, British Columbia V2A 0E3

Telephone: 250-493-0048 Fax: 250-493-2882

Position Title: Okanagan Language Teacher

Pay Range: Based on education & experience

Department: Education

Type: Non-management

Status: Full Time

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Responsible to: OSCS Principle

Location: PIB Education Offices, 291 Outma Sqilx'w Place, BC V2A 0E8

Deadline: May 25, 2023

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the OSCS Principal, the Okanagan Language teacher position will offer a balanced education program including mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical strength while empowering students to be responsible for their own success as Syilx. The Nsyilxcen teacher is responsible to collaborate with the classroom teachers and other Okanagan Language teachers to meet learning outcomes in accordance with the BC Ministry of Education Curriculum as well as ensuring the language and culture of the Okanagan are taught. Further, the teacher must promote a positive and safe learning environment. Okanagan Language teachers will work cooperatively with OSCS staff to maximize available resources and ensure optimal student success. It is also imperative that quality education is achieved for all students and is delivered through programs that integrate the new Provincial curriculum and Okanagan culture and language. Additional support for learning outside the regular school hours (i.e., field trips, school sport activities, after-school clubs, speakers, and meetings with family members) may also be required.

Job Responsibilities and Work Performed

• Develop detailed lesson plans for Okanagan Language and Culture aligning with Okanagan Language curriculum.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
• Develop instructional plans based on classroom profile to be completed by September 30. Dues dates for instructional plans are as follows: Term 1 – October 31st, Term 2 – end of week 2 of term 2, Term 3 – end of week 2 of term 3. Instructional plans include intended learning outcomes, core competencies, instructional strategies and intended impact.
• Develops culturally appropriate learning experiences for students and, in some instances, for staff.
• Develops caring and supportive relationships with students.
• Provides leadership regarding language and culture, ceremonies, and protocols.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
• Maintains effective discipline and a safe learning environment in the classroom, on playing fields, playground, field trips, and school events.
• Observe and evaluate students’ performance, learning, behavior, social, and physical development.
• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities and daily learning.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs, interests, and abilities.
• Instruct students individually or in groups, using a variety of teaching strategies and methods.
• Assign and grade class work and homework.
• Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
• Confer with parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators in order to resolve student behavioral and academic issues.
• Establish relationships and maintain communication with parents and/or guardians regarding the needs and academic progress of students.
• Meet with parents/guardians to discuss their children’s progress, and to determine their priorities for their children and the resource needs.
• Prepare and implement interventions and remediation programs for students requiring extra help.
• Collaborate with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons and intervention programs to support student learning and development.
• Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students’ needs and progress.
• Use computers, smart boards, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement classroom presentations and lessons.
• Attending professional development workshops, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on school committees as required.
• Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for education assistants and volunteers.
• Involve parent volunteers and older students in children activities requiring focused, complex play.
• Perform supervisor duties such as assisting in hall and lunch monitoring, bus loading and unloading, and recess outdoor duty.
• Volunteer time at fundraisers, evenings and weekend, extracurricular days, family days and fundraising.
• Attending School Based Team meetings to present student concerns.
• Respond to daily emails from partners in Education.
• Provides, promotes, and delivers an effective instructional program. Strives to implement new ideas, techniques, and methods to enhance the quality of instruction and meet individual student needs.
• Demonstrates and differentiates teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs, abilities, and interests.
• Plans and conducts activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate.
• Maintains accurate and complete student records: attendance; formative and summative assessments; discipline; report cards (three per school year) and other documents required.
• Prepares and implements Individual Education Plans and remedial programs for students requiring extra help and meets with parents, school-based team, other school staff involved in delivering the program.
• Restocks classroom supplies and learning materials as needed.
• Works as a team player and is willing to cover for other teachers in emergencies.
• Communicates with staff, and families regarding daily activities.
• Establishes monthly calendar of events.
• Prepares time sheets and memos for pay roll.

Job supervisory roles

• Paraprofessionals such as Education Assistants
• Children arrival, classroom, recess, lunch, after school, fieldtrips, and nutritional supervision

External responsibilities

• Represent PIB and Outma offsite
• Extracurricular activities, sports teams, pow-wows, homework club
• Positive role model always
• Be a proud Okanagan – when applicable
• Positive/healthy choices always

Reports to:

• OSCS School Principal

Accountability

Deliverables and the standards:

• Meets or exceeds student learning outcomes in accordance with the BC Provincial IRP and incorporate the Okanagan culture and language in those curriculum standards.
• Creates a positive and safe learning environment.
• Ensures student success, parent satisfaction and community acceptance/recognition.

Reports to be completed:

• IEP plans and reviews (in collaboration with classroom teacher and learning assistance teacher)
• Year Plans
• Three term report cards to parents
• Accepts constructive criticism and recognizes the value of continuous self-evaluation and improvement regarding teaching methods, strategies, and lessons.
• Writes and submits Incident reports to OSCS Principal.
• Establishes budgets and learning objectives for special events and class field trips.

Departmental operation manual(s) to be used:

• BC Ministry of Education Integrated Resources Packages
• Job descriptions/contacts
• School policy
• Human Resources policy
• OSCS Language and Culture Curriculum

Relationships

Supervision received and given:

• Director of Education – makes final decision regarding payroll and budget.
• Band Manager, Chief and Council. Internally, this position will have the following report to you for supervision:
• Paraprofessionals, students

Internally, this position will report to:

• OSCS Principal
• Band Administrator
• Chief and Council

Externally this position will report to:

• Director of Education
• BC College of Teachers
• Health Department
• Social Development Department (if required)
• PIB Social Development Committee
• PIB Education Committee

Maintain professional working relationship with:

• Colleagues
• FNESC and FNSA representative
• Supported Child Development Center.
• Little Paws Preschool Staff
• PIB Health Department, Social Development and Administration
• School District Principals and Resource Personnel
• En’owkin Center staff
• OSNS
• OSCA
• Students

Decision Making

• The level of decision-making authority expected is high as the language/cultural teacher is responsible for student safety/development/management. Also, the teacher must navigate the diverse cultural protocols in the delivery of curriculum. The level of exercising judgment pertains to anything involving culture and language as a beginning and continuing learner and to ensure it appropriately and creatively meets student learning level.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Minimum Academic/Educational Requirements

• BCCT Language Teacher Certificate
• DSTC Program – Okanagan Language and Culture courses
• Bachelor of Education degree

Other Certification, Licenses, Designations and/or Training

• Successfully completed Criminal Records Check including Vulnerable Sectors
• Paul Creek Curriculum Level One and/or Level Two
• Specialize Training in alternate education settings.
• Creative use of resources
• Understanding of the Penticton Indian Band community
• Knowledge of Okanagan culture, some language, and willingness to learn more.

Specific Job Skills and Levels

Computer skills required.

• Microsoft office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email, DRUMS, DIBELS

Literacy and numeracy required.

• High verbal and written skills
• University proficiency level

Commercial or business-related skills

• Understanding business concepts
• Educational protocols

Management ability

• Time management
• Classroom management
• Conflict management

Critical Thinking

• Logic and reasoning
• Conclusions and approaches to problems.

Active Listening

• Understands implications of new information to support problem solving and decision making.

Instructing

• Teaches others how to do something.

Negotiation

• Brings others together and attempts to reconcile differences.

Persuasion

• Persuades others to change behavior and actions when required.

Judgment, Monitoring and Decision Making

• Considers relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Monitors and assesses performance of self, others, or organization to make improvements or take corrective action.

Complex Problem Solving

• Identifies complex problems.
• Reviews related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Minimum Level of Experience

• One to five years working with First Nations communities with FN people.
• Teaching in First Nation School settings
• Familiar working with First Nation children

Personality Traits (Required to be successful in position)

• Caring
• Patien
• Creative/innovative
• Team player
• Positive/optimistic
• Energetic
• Sense of humor
• Dedicated/Productive
• Organized
• Good communication skills
• Flexible to changing lesson plans, prep times, teaching locations and resources on short notice.
• Able to maintain calm in a stressful situation.
• Effective interpersonal, intrapersonal, and counseling skills
• Trustworthy

Assets:

• Knowledge of Okanagan Language and Culture.
• Knowledge and/or training in Special Education.

Working Conditions:

• Extended periods of sitting and/or standing.
• Manual dexterity required for use of desktop and peripherals.
• Safe and positive environment
• Drug and alcohol-free workplace
• Busy and stimulating
• Can be fast paced as well as structured.
• Unpredictable due to working with children.
• Fun, happy

Entitlements to Benefits and Pension:

After successful completion of probationary period:

• CINUP - Group Insurance (that will cover Dental care, Vision care, Disability insurance, Extended health care, and Life insurance)
• Canada Life - Registered Pension Plan (RPP)
• Paid time off (2 weeks Christmas closure and entitled vacation time)
• 15 paid Sick days per year

Preference will be given to qualified Aboriginal applicants as per section 21 of the Human Rights Code.

All Penticton Indian Band employees are encouraged to learn about the culture, language and customs of the Okanagan people and must be willing to continuously upgrade their skills and knowledge and further their formal education. The Penticton Indian Band provides equal employment opportunities to all, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, political belief, and creed, disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions or that cannot be accommodated, or conviction for which a pardon has been granted. However, where two or more applicants have comparable or equivalent skills and qualifications, preference shall be given, in the following order, to persons with specific knowledge of and/or experience with Sn’Pink’TN (Penticton) language (N’syilxcen), culture, history and customs; persons of Aboriginal, Métis or Inuit ancestry; and all others. We thank all those who apply; however, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-05-25

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